2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 132 L |